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nances currently require operators to clean the street surface after they plow, but does not restrict them from carrying the snow across a street or from depositing the snow on other proper- ty than where it originated. If the Council feels this should be changed staff could prepare an ordinance addressing the issue for Council's consideration. The last area of concern is the issue of snow plow damage to boulevards. Our policy is to repair the scraped areas where plow blades gouge the boulevard in the spring after the threat of snowfall is past. Repairs are made with topsoil and seed. There have been a few residents that request sod to repair the damage and some have even suggested that the City pay for the sod and they will do the repair themselves. At least a few cities have tried this approach by telling residents that sod will be avail- able on certain weekends and the residents that wish to repair boulevards are allowed to pick up sod at a central location. Some cities have even tried to deliver sod to the areas needing repair on a predetermined date agreeable to residents. Staff's concerns are that this could lead to problems for elderly or other resi- dents that are unable or unwilling to do the labor. Also the cost would likely be $1 ,000 to $2,000 per year. We currently budget $150 each year for topsoil and seed for boulevard repair. I have attached a copy of the Snow and Ice Control Policy. There is at least one update required, the section referencing parking. We have not prepared an update at this time pending the outcome of discussion on the above issues. Staff would like to receive direction from Council as to what sections of the policy should be updated and what the updates should contain.